Spring Events
Kick hibernation to the curb. It's time to awake from that wintery slumber and spend some time in the sweet spring air!
Minneapolis is a four-season city, and there are always things to do whether you prefer being indoors or out. The city has a reputation for being one of the nation’s healthiest cities, and its award-winning parks and trails systems are accessible year-round. Once winter comes to a close, trees and flowers begin to bloom and parks explode in bright colors.
We are a city with both award-winning museums and gorgeous parks. It has beautiful riverfront trails and fun professional sports stadiums. Enjoy a cold beverage at one of our local breweries or revisit your childhood at an adult arcade. Families can rent bikes and ride along the river or head to the Science Museum for a day full of exploration. Come experience the unique intersection of a vibrant, bustling downtown with an amazing outdoor landscape. There's nothing quite like spring in Minneapolis!
*Note: please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up to date cancellations and postponements.
Last Updated: 4/9/2024
March 23 - June 23, 2024
Minneapolis Institute of Art
The first generation of artists of Korean descent to experience the new freedoms and rapid changes ushered in by democracy reflect on social and political tensions, economic and cultural shifts, and illuminate the ironies of globalization.
March 27 - April 28, 2024
Orpheum Theatre
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum…
April 12-13, 2024
7:30pm & 2pm
Northrop
Northrop is pleased to present the much-anticipated return of The State Ballet of Georgia. The program includes two works by the great Georgian-American, George Balanchine, and the company’s signature work, Sagalobeli, by Yuri Possokhov—all accompanied by a live orchestra.
April 13, 2024
Minneapolis Convention Center
Limited-release beers, world-class breweries, unlimited pours, and live music in Minneapolis-St. Paul on April 13, 2024.
With more than 400 beers from 110+ breweries from Minnesota and beyond, we’re committed to providing a taproom experience for attendees. Each brewery has been asked to bring a taproom-only beer and/or a rare limited-release option. The event will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center Hall D + E. All previous Minnesota Craft Beer Festivals have sold out - get your tickets before they are gone!
April 14, 2024
11am - 4pm
Machine Shop
Minneapolis Vintage Market is heading to Machine Shop in Northeast Minneapolis! Find Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot in this spacious, beautiful venue. Plus we'll have coffee, food vendors and a DJ to keep the good vibes flowing while you shop!
April 14-20, 2024
Locations Vary
Fashion Week Minnesota is a media platform created in 2015 that celebrates, connects and inspires the local fashion community. Our flagship event series, Spring Fashion Week and Fall Fashion Week, take place every April and September with a lineup of diverse, engaging events that include fashion shows, presentations, panel events and shopping events.
April 20-21, 2024
Minneapolis Convention Center
IT'S LIKE A MALL FOR GEEKS! If you love all things geeky AND handmade, there is simply no better place to shop; everything for sale at GeekCraft Expo is incredibly unique, limited in quantity (i.e. NOT mass produced—this stuff is all made by hand) and TOTALLY NERDY!
April 20, 2024
7pm - 11pm
Science Museum of Minnesota
Join us for the 2nd annual Uncorked: MN Wine fest at the Science Museum of MN. Enjoy over 100 wines and bubblies from across the globe plus full after hours access to the museum, food trucks, interactive exhibits and more!
April 20, 2024
4:30pm
Parking Lot 37, directly behind Mariucci Arena on the UMN campus
Spring Jam™ is a celebration that brings the U of M together for an over-the-top festival experience. Complete with live music, carnival rides, and food, Spring Jam™ is the perfect welcome party for warm weather!
April 25-28, 2024
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Free and open to the public, Art in Bloom exhibits imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from Mia’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists. Over the course of the four-day festival, everyone is invited to experience the floral beauty and fragrance throughout the museum, take a free guided tour, and enjoy family activities for our younger guests.
April 27, 2024
Inbound BrewCo
Join us for a full day of fantastic beer, mouthwatering food, and live music that'll keep you grooving all day long. Don't miss out on the festivities! Save the date, and let's make memories together. Cheers to eight incredible years!
April 27, 2024
8:00pm
Granada Theater
Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrating over 10 years of serving FREE
PANCAKES and introducing you to some of the nation's leading emerging artists.
Over 75+ local artists exhibiting over 500+ pieces of work, FREE All-U-Can Eat Pancakes, 21+ EVENT, Live Audio Performances from local DJs and Music Producers, Live Body Painting & Art
April 28, 2024
Noon until 5pm
St. Paul Brewing courtyard and patio
Paddle Bridge is collaborating with Saint Paul Brewing for use of their space and we are excited for the opportunity to build community around getting outside. There will be a dedicated area for a trunk gear sale with an adjoining boat auction site. Gear sale items are not strictly paddling – we welcome any gently used or new equipment you are looking to rehome. Friends can browse (or sell!) with beer in hand, learn about partner organizations at booths, and take a break inside or on the patio until the auction kicks off.
May 4, 2024
Noon
Fulton Brewing (NE Headquarters)
Fulton’s annual post-Fondo block party is back taking over our NE Minneapolis parking lot with live music, food trucks and plenty of beverage options to kick off the season of summer slammers.
May 5, 2024
3pm
Reverie Café
Mayday Party Alert! Revere Cafe + Modus Locus are throwing a Mayday block party and YOU are invited! Come down, get your boogie on and welcome spring with us on Sunday May 5th. We will have live music, art, bevs and good vibes.
May 5, 2024
10am-4pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion
Join us for the Nicollet Island Spring Market, a celebration of artisanal wonders and handmade crafts just in time for Mother's Day!
Discover snugly knitwear, enchanting decor, and one-of-a-kind treasures that are perfect for gifting your loved ones (and treating yourself!) this spring season. Find unique gifts that will make this Mother's Day truly unforgettable.
Don't miss the opportunity to join us for a delightful day of shopping, community, and the joy of giving.
May 11, 2024
American Swedish Institute
Black Fashion Week Mn is Excited to Announce the Designers for the Minnesota Met Gala! Please Welcome @crystal.baker.cherlonewear @natoyadoulattcreations @monjazcoutureinc @vandalismdesigns @hihicreative @_sirbarnabas and Christopher Straub! @schmistopher
Be prepared for a few Special Surprises and Announcements. Sponsored by @morriesauto @remymartinus @amswedinstitute_events @ciroc
Stay Tuned for more Details. Theme: Be Iconic!
May 17, 2024
4pm
Minneapolis Cider Co
For the fourth year, Breizh Fest will be celebrated at the Minneapolis Cider Company!
Join us for a family-friendly evening with delicious food, live music, awesome kids activities, and traditional Breton dance with lessons... exactly as you would experience it in French Brittany during ''Fest Noz''!
May 17, 2024
8:30pm
Target Center
The Minnesota Lynx will start off their season at home vs. the Seattle Storm. Come cheer them on!
May 5, 2024
2:00pm
1517 East 35th Street
Mayday Block Party Alert! Reverie Cafe + Modus Locus are throwing Mayday block party and YOU are invited! Come down, get your boogie on and welcome spring with us. We will be closing down the street to provide space for folks to gather on this very special day in May.
This event is FREE and open to the public. We will have live music, art, bevs and good vibes; the cafe will be open for food and drinks!
May 17-19, 2024
Northeast Minneapolis
Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country, which happens annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis the third weekend of May. Over 1,000 NEMAA member artists, galleries, and businesses participate across all of Northeast Minneapolis at over 60 locations. Art-A-Whirl is a fantastic way to connect with artists in their own spaces, enjoy demonstrations and interactive activities, listen to live music, and enjoy local restaurants and breweries. Art-A-Whirl is free and open to the public.
May 17-19, 2024
Indeed Brewing Company
Ten years ago, the first Whirlygig occurred during Art-a-Whirl weekend. A full decade later, this little shindig is now a full-blown music festival. Brimming with art, music, and beer, our corner of Northeast is the place to be May 17-19.
Whirlygig coincides with Art-a-Whirl presented by NEMAA, the largest open studio tour in the country. There will be artwork from nearly 1,000 artists in every medium at more than 60 locations, including the Solar Arts Building. At the taproom, watch Chuck U at work during one of his live drawing sessions.
May 18-29, 2024
11am - 7pm
Minneapolis Convention Center
For lovers of the strange, unusual, and bizarre, the Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You'll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/Halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. We truly have something weird for everyone at our shows. All items you see at our shows are legal to own and sustainably sourced.
